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Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan visits various Schools, Higher and Skilling Institutions in Sydney
Best practices and positive experiences from Australia in early education and digital learning can be replicated in India - Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan visited various schools, higher education and skilling institutions in Sydney today. The Minister is on a four-day visit to Australia to strengthen bilateral relations in education, research, and skilling.
Along with HE Sarah Mitchell, MLC, New South Wales, Minister for Education and Early Childhood learning, Shri Pradhan visited a Homebush West Public School in the New South Wales state to get insights on school excellence frameworks and best practices in universalising early childhood education. He interacted with the young learners and teachers at the school. He appreciated them for the warm welcome and cultural performances. Speaking on the occasion Shri Pradhan said that affordable, accessible and universal early education for children is key towards better learning outcomes and a brighter future for all. He further said that the best practices and positive experiences in early education and digital learning at NSW can be replicated in India to make early childhood care and education equitable and accessible, and for strengthening childhood care frameworks, especially also after school hours.
Shri Pradhan along with HE Jason Clare visited Institute of Applied Technology at TAFE NSF. He said that this facility is a signature training hub to equip youth with new-age skills relevant for global opportunities and for driving infrastructure projects & economic growth of the region. He further said that India is also setting up a multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional Gati Shakti University with an aim to create a next-generation of skilled professionals to support the growing logistics, infrastructure development and transport sector.Gati Shakti University and Institute of Applied Technology for Construction can work together in developing industry-centric programmes, closing skills gap, up-skilling, re-skilling, creating innovative digital resources among others, he added.
Later in the evening, Shri Pradhan interacted with the Vice-Chancellors and senior representatives of the Australian Government, Department of Education at an event organised by Universities Australia on Transforming our Future through institutional collaboration at UNSW, Sydney.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to those who took part in the Quit India Movement
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to all those who took part in the Quit India Movement, which played a crucial role in strengthening the fight against colonialism.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Tributes to the greats who took part in the Quit India Movement, which played a crucial role in strengthening the fight against colonialism. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the spirit of the Quit India movement reverberated across India and energised the youth of our nation."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ms. Debasree Chaudhuri takes charge as the Minister of State of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ms. Debasree Chaudhuri took charge as the Minister of State of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, in New Delhi today. The 48 year Old Minister representing Raiganj Lok Sabha Constituency in West Bengal has worked in the field of youth and women development.
Addressing media persons, soon after taking charge, the Minister said that she will build on the positive measures already taken up by the Ministry and will continue to pursue the course of holistic development and gender equality of women.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
National Museum of Indian Cinema tickets will now be available on BookMyShow
A Memorandum of Understanding  for online ticketing of National Museum of Indian Cinema  has been signed between Films Division and BookMyShow  by Ms Smita Vats Sharma, Director General, Films Division and Shri Albert Almedia, Chief Operating Officer, Live Entertainment, BookMyShow in the presence of Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information &Broadcasting today in New Delhi. With this, booking a ticket to visit NMIC will be a click away, benefiting film lovers in India and abroad.
Speaking at the signing of the MoU, the additional secretary said that the MoU has been part of Museum outreach initiatives aimed at increasing footfalls to the NMIC.
NMIC, the only museum in India dedicated to cinema is an institution of national importance and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi earlier in January this year, at Films Division complex, Mumbai.
This exclusive Museum has been set up to showcase the rich cinematic history and heritage of India and encapsulates India’s socio-cultural history and evolution through cinema. The Museum is housed in two buildings – the New Museum Building and the 19th century heritage structure, GulshanMahal – both at the Films Division complex. The Museum showcases history of India Cinema with the help of rare artefacts, diorama, costumes, properties and digital elements including kiosks, interactive digital screens, information based screen interfaces, etc.
Under the MoU, BookMyShow will provide a technical solution for offline and online sale of tickets to NMIC. It will give first time visitors offers for the Museum to encourage new visitors to the Museum. BMS will send e-mailers and push notifications from time to time to their database of users so that they can plan a visit to NMIC at own convenience. As a special gesture, promotions on Facebook, Instagram etc. will be done by BookMyShow free of cost apart from promoting NMIC on its website to help increase footfalls in the Museum.
Ms TCA Kalyani, Joint Secretary , I&B and MD, NFDC, Shri Chaitanya Prasad, Addl. Director General, Doordarshan and OSD, I&B, Shri Binod Kumar, Chief Controller of Accounts, I&B and Shri Chandresh Madhwani, GM, Live Entertainment, BookMyShow were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Finance
DRI saves 955 live baby Gangetic turtles in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in multicity Operation “Kachchhap”; apprehends 6 persons
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  apprehended 6 persons with 955 live baby Gangetic turtles of different species at Nagpur, Bhopal and Chennai yesterday.
Intelligence was developed by the officers of DRI  about a syndicate involved in illegal trafficking and trading of ‘’Turtles of Ganges’’, some of which are specified as vulnerable/ near threatened species under IUCN Red List and Schedule I and II of Wildlife  Act, 1972. Illegal trade and habitat degradation are major threats to these species.
The Officers of DRI chalked out an intricate all-India plan to apprehend the offenders at different locations in the country simultaneously and rescue the turtles.
Concerted all-India efforts by the officers resulted in interception of a total of 6 persons and a total recovery of 955 live baby turtles of different species at Nagpur, Bhopal and Chennai on 30.09.2023. The species of Gangetic turtles rescued are Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Crown River Turtle, Black spotted/Pond Turtle and Brown Roofed Turtle.
After the initial seizure under the Wildlife  Act, 1972, the perpetrators and Gangetic turtles were handed over to the respective Forest Departments for further investigation.
The operation comes in a series of other such crackdowns over the past months, as DRI continues its resolve to preserve the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking. Some of the species rescued are specified as vulnerable/near threatened species under IUCN Red List and Schedule I and II of Wildlife  Act, 1972. Illegal trade, over exploitation for meat and habitat degradation are major threats to the survival of these species.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates ISRO team on successful launch of PSLV-C47 carrying indigenous Cartosat-3 satellite
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the entire ISRO team on yet another successful launch of PSLV-C47 carrying indigenous Cartosat-3 satellite and over a dozen nano satellites of USA.
“I heartily congratulate the entire ISRO team on yet another successful launch of PSLV-C47 carrying indigenous Cartosat-3 satellite and over a dozen nano satellites of USA.
The advanced Cartosat-3 will augment our high resolution imaging capability. ISRO has once again made the nation proud”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM honours Shramiks who built new Parliament
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted and honoured the shramiks who built the new Parliament. A new gallery is put up in the new building, immortalizing their contribution.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Today, as we inaugurate the new building of our Parliament, we honour the Shramiks for their tireless dedication and craftsmanship."
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh remembers the courage & sacrifice of Armed Forces during 1971 war on ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’
Terms 1971 war as the golden chapter in India’s military history
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh joined the Nation in remembering the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Armed Forces during the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ on December 16, 2021. In a series of tweets, the Raksha Mantri termed the 1971 war as the golden chapter in India’s military history.
Shri Rajnath Singh also shared some archival pictures from the 1971 war, which include the historic photograph of Instrument of Surrender.
Swarnim Vijay Varsh is being celebrated to mark 50 years of India’s victory in 1971 war. The aim is to spread the message of unity, nationalism and pride among people in general and Armed Forces in particular, in addition to showing respect to the veterans who participated in the war.
Ministry of Finance
Rs 1,04,963 crore of gross GST Revenue collected in the month of November 2020
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of November, 2020 is ₹ 1,04,963 crore of which CGST is ₹ 19,189 crore, SGST is ₹ 25,540 crore, IGST is ₹ 51,992 crore (including
₹ 22,078 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is ₹ 8,242crore . The total number of GSTR-3B Returns filed for the month of November up to 30th November 2020 is 82 lakhs.
The government has settled ₹ 22,293 crore to CGST and ₹ 16,286 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. The total revenue earned by Central Government and the State Governments after regular settlement in the month of November 2020 is ₹ 41,482 crore for CGST and ₹ 41,826 crore for the SGST.
In line with the recent trend of recovery in the GST revenues, the revenues for the month of November 2020 are 1.4% higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year. During the month, revenues from import of goods was 4.9% higher and the revenues from domestic transaction  are 0.5% higher that the revenues from these sources during the same month last year.
The chart below shows trends in monthly gross GST revenues during the current year. The table shows the state-wise figures of GST collected in each State during the month of November 2020 as compared to November 2019.
State-wise growth of GST Revenues during Nov 2020[1]
|
|
State
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|
Nov-19
|
|
Nov-20
|
|
Growth
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
363
|
|
360
|
|
-1%
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
701
|
|
758
|
|
8%
|
|
Punjab
|
|
1,375
|
|
1,396
|
|
2%
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
165
|
|
141
|
|
-14%
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1,280
|
|
1,286
|
|
0%
|
|
Haryana
|
|
5,904
|
|
5,928
|
|
0%
|
|
Delhi
|
|
3,995
|
|
3,413
|
|
-15%
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
3,071
|
|
3,130
|
|
2%
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
5,678
|
|
5,528
|
|
-3%
|
|
Bihar
|
|
1,107
|
|
970
|
|
-12%
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
157
|
|
223
|
|
42%
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
36
|
|
60
|
|
68%
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
23
|
|
30
|
|
31%
|
|
Manipur
|
|
35
|
|
32
|
|
-9%
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
17
|
|
17
|
|
0%
|
|
Tripura
|
|
51
|
|
58
|
|
13%
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
117
|
|
120
|
|
2%
|
|
Assam
|
|
958
|
|
946
|
|
-1%
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
3,460
|
|
3,747
|
|
8%
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
1,720
|
|
1,907
|
|
11%
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2,347
|
|
2,528
|
|
8%
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2,176
|
|
2,181
|
|
0%
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
2,453
|
|
2,493
|
|
2%
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
6,805
|
|
7,566
|
|
11%
|
|
Daman and Diu
|
|
101
|
|
2
|
|
-98%
|
|
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
|
|
145
|
|
296
|
|
105%
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
15,968
|
|
15,001
|
|
-6%
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
6,972
|
|
6,915
|
|
-1%
|
|
Goa
|
|
342
|
|
300
|
|
-12%
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
-75%
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1,691
|
|
1,568
|
|
-7%
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
6,449
|
|
7,084
|
|
10%
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
157
|
|
158
|
|
1%
|
|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
|
|
25
|
|
23
|
|
-7%
|
|
Telangana
|
|
3,349
|
|
3,175
|
|
-5%
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2,230
|
|
2,507
|
|
12%
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
-
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
Other Territory
|
|
153
|
|
79
|
|
-48%
|
|
Centre Jurisdiction
|
|
95
|
|
138
|
|
45%
|
|
Grand Total
|
|
81,674
|
|
82,075
|
|
0.5%
Cabinet
Cabinet approves extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List till 31st May 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List for six months beyond 30th November, 2018 and till 31st May 2019.
The Commission has held extensive meetings with the stake holders including the State Governments, the State Backward Classes Commissions, various community associations and general public belonging to various Backward Classes and Commissions and also obtained records, caste-wise, of OBCs admitted in higher educational institution as well as similar caste-wise data of recruits in Central Departments, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Public Sector Banks & Financial Institutions.
Based on the emanating information from the data as processed and analyzed, the Commission has expressed that a round of discussion with the States and their Backward Classes Commission was required before finalizing the sub-categorized lists and the Report.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches AI for India 2.0, a free AI skill training course in Indian languages on the occasion of World Youth Skills’ Day
Technology should not be a prisoner of language, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan calls for technology courses in Indian languages
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched AI for India 2.0, a free online training programme on Artificial Intelligence, today on World Youth Skills’ Day. A joint initiative of Skill India and GUVI, this NCVET and IIT Madras accredited online programme will equip youth with frontier skills.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that technology should not be a prisoner of language and called for technology courses in more Indian languages. He added that this is a good beginning towards dismantling language barrier in technology education and future-proofing our Yuva Shakti, particularly those in rural areas.
He added that India is a technology-savvy country and the success story in adoption of digital payments in India is a case in point. He expressed satisfaction that GUVI has taken this initiative to educate the bottom of the pyramid population in cutting-edge technologies.
Shri Pradhan warmly congratulated the novel initiative, envisioning easy accessibility of AI learning to every part of the nation.
GUVI, an IIT Madras incubated startup is a tech platform that enables tech learning in vernacular languages. This program has been curated in 9 Indian languages.
Ministry of Defence
INS Ranjit Sails into Sunset Culminating 36 years of Glorious Era
INS Ranjit, a Rajput class destroyer was decommissioned at a solemn yet grand ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam culminating a glorious era on 06 May 19. The decommissioning ceremony was attended by officers and sailors of the commissioning crew as well as other who have been part of Ranjit’s voyage over the last 36 years. The Chief Guest for the Decommissioning ceremony was His Excellency Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi PVSM AVSM YSM NM VSM ADC  Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands who was also a part of the commissioning crew. The Commissioning Ceremony was graced by 16 officers and 10 sailors from the commissioning crew and 23 erstwhile Commanding Officers.
The ship commissioned on 15 September 1983 by Captain Vishnu Bhagwat in erstwhile USSR has rendered yeoman service to the nation for 36 years. The ship has been helmed by 27 commanding officers and the last commanding officer, Captain Vikram C Mehra has been in command since 06 Jun 17. The ship since her commissioning has sailed for 2190 days covering a distance of over 7,43,000 nautical miles which is equivalent to navigating around the world 35 times and 3.5 times the distance from earth to moon.
The ship has been at the forefront of major naval operations and has the distinction of serving on both Eastern and Western seaboards. Apart from various naval operations like Op Talwar and various multinational exercises, the ship has also been a flag bearer of the Indian Navy`s benign role by participating in relief operations post Tsunami in 2004 and Hud-hud on 2014. In recognition of the service rendered by the ship to the nation, the ship was awarded Unit Citations by the Chief of Naval Staff in 2003-04 and in 2009-10.
At the sunset on 06 May 19, the National Flag, Naval Ensign and Commissioning Pennant were lowered for one last time onboard, glorious era in the history of the Indian Navy came to a nostalgic end. Whilst the Ranjit era has come to an end in the Indian Navy, the spirit of Ranjit will continue to live in the hearts of every officer and sailor who has served onboard and her motto of Sada Rane Jayat or Ever Victorious in Battle will continue to inspire generations of Sea Warriors today and in the future.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
High Level Committee meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah approves Rs. 1,816.162 crore of additional Central assistance to five States
This shows the resolve of the Union Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to help the people of the five States who faced these natural disasters
Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Nagaland to get funds for floods/ landslides, cloudburst that occurred during 2022
The High Level Committee  under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, has approved the additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund  to five States, which were affected by flood, landslides, cloudburst during 2022. This shows the resolve of the Union Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to help the people of the five States who faced these natural disasters.
The HLC approved additional central assistance of Rs. 1,816.162 crore to five States from NDRF. The breakup is as follows:-
Rs 520.466 crore to Assam
Rs 239.31 crore to Himachal Pradesh
Rs 941.04 crore to Karnataka
Rs. 47.326 crore to Meghalaya
Rs. 68.02 crore to Nagaland
This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the States in the State Disaster Response Fund , already placed at the disposal of the States. During the financial year 2022-23, the Central Government has released Rs. 15,770.40 crore to 25 States in their SDRF and Rs. 502.744 crore to 4 States from NDRF.
The Central Government had deputed Inter-Ministerial Central Teams  to these States, immediately after the calamities, without waiting for the receipt of Memorandum from them.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Black carbon from agricultural burning & forest fire may influence melting of Gangotri Glacier
The already receding Gangotri glacier seems to have more bad news in store. Black carbon concentration in the region increases by 400 times during summer, according to a study. The study suggests agricultural burning and forest fire as the reason behind this seasonal increase. This can trigger glacial melt because of the light-absorbing nature of black carbon.
Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, , an autonomous institution under Department of Science & Technology, in a study conducted at Chirbasa station near Gangotri Glacier, for the Year 2016, found that black carbon  concentration in this region has changed drastically during summer.
It was revealed by investigating the occasional high values of black carbon extricated, that the seasonal cycle of increase was significantly influenced by the emissions resulting from agriculture burning , forest fires  in summer, and to some extent by the contribution from long-range transport of pollutants in winter, depending the prevailing meteorological conditions.
The research led by Dr. P.S. Negi from WIHG was published in the scientific journal Atmospheric Environment.
The Equivalent Black Carbon  aerosols contribute significantly towards global warming due to its light-absorbing nature. Their presence in the eco-sensitive zone, such as the Himalayan glacier valleys, is a matter of serious concern and needs to be meticulously monitored. However, baseline data on BC is rarely available from most of the glaciated Himalayan region.
For the first time, the team of Scientists from WIHG carried out measurements on ambient EBC mass concentration at a high altitude site Chirbasa , near Gangotri Glacier in the Indian Himalaya, during the year 2016. The monthly mean concentration of EBC was found to be minimum in August and maximum in the month of May. The observed seasonal mean concentrations of EBC indicated a pristine glacial source and absence of EBC sources in the locality.
Daily, monthly, and seasonal variation of BC mass concentration during 2016 at Chirbasa station near Gangotri Glacier.
AYUSH
More than one crore to perform Surya Namaskar on Makar Sankranti: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Enthusiasts in large numbers registering from across the globe for Surya Namaskar
The Ministry of AYUSH is all prepared for the global Surya Namaskar Demonstration programme on 14 January 2022, under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations and is hopeful to see more than acrore people’s participation against the target of 75 lakh.
In a virtual press meet, today, Minister of AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said that Surya Namaskar demonstration on Makar Sankranti is more relevant in the current resurgence of Covid-19.“It is a proven fact that Surya Namaskar builds up vitality and immunity and therefore is able to keep corona at bay.We have set a target of 75 lakh people participating in the programme, but seeing registration and our preparedness, I am hopeful of crossing the limit of one crore,” he said.
“The Ministry of Ayush has launched this Programme under the direction and guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi.” he Said.
In this virtual meeting, Minister of State for AYUSH, Dr Munjapara MahendraBhai said that Surya Namaskar rejuvenates Mind and body. “Yogaeffects on molecular genetics are being studied” he said.
Secretary Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that this programme is a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. “It is Surya Namaskar for Vitality, Jeevani Shakti Keliye Surya Namaskar”, he said.
All leading Yoga Institutes both from India and abroad, Indian Yoga Association, National Yoga Sports Federation, Yoga Certification Board, FIT India, and many Government & Non Government organizations are participating in this worldwide program. Celebrities and Sports personalities are expected to promote Surya Namaskar through video messages. Players and staff of SAI will also participate in the programme.
Participants and Yoga enthusiasts can register themselves on respective portals and will have to upload Videos of performing Surya Namaskar on 14th January. The registration links are available on respective websites and are widely distributed by the Ayush Ministry.
Participants and Yoga enthusiasts can register themselves on the portals namely:
https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/suryanamaskar
https://yogacertificationboard.nic.in/suryanamaskar/
https://www.75suryanamaskar.com